Impressive 'pole dancing' squirrel in Oakland caught on video
A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.
A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.
Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Kristin Smart case: Evidence of human remains found at home of Paul Flores' mother
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff has confirmed evidence of human remains at a home connected to Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff has confirmed evidence of human remains at a home connected to Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
Two eaglets born in Chicago for the first time in over 100 years
For the first time in over 100 years, two eagles have been born in Chicago.
For the first time in over 100 years, two eagles have been born in Chicago.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
NASA releases over 12,000 new Artemis II photos - See the amazing pictures of the moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
J. Craig Venter, pioneer of human genome sequencing, dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
J. Craig Venter, a pioneering scientist who helped produce the first draft of the human genome, has died at 79.
Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."
Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
California Academy of Science cuts jobs, cites multi-million dollar deficit
53 employees – constituting about 9.3 % of the staff – would be let go as the academy struggles with a cash deficit of $7.3 million from 2025, and a projected deficit of more than $8 million in the current year.
53 employees – constituting about 9.3 % of the staff – would be let go as the academy struggles with a cash deficit of $7.3 million from 2025, and a projected deficit of more than $8 million in the current year.
Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39
Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.
Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.
Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.